anaheim-gazette 1937-02-18

Repairs Needed On Section Two Of Sewer Lines Inspection by Engineers Reveals Many Breaks In Cement Pipe Immediate replacement of at least one mile of the pipe line on section two of the joint outfall sewer district is required in the opinion of a committee of engineers of the cities and sanitary boards sharing ownership of the line. Other portions of the line are in such poor condition that replacements will be necessary within a short time, the engineers believe. The committee arrived at its conclusions following an inspection trip of section two this week. The inspection revealed some 12 breaks in the line in the three-mile stretch between Garden Grove and Smeltzer avenue, most of which are in the 30-inch pipe. Between Smeltzer avenue and Wintersburg avenue, a distance of one mile, the line is broken so often that it is evident that the entire line must be replaced immediately. This line is of 27-inch cement pipe. Line Weak No breaks have appeared yet between Wintersburg avenue and the screening plant, a distance of 1.6 miles, but condition of the Curfew Law to Be Strictly Enforced Here Strict enforcement of the city's curfew ordinance will be enforced in the future. Police Chief James S. Bouldin announced this morning. Parents are urged to cooperate with the police in keeping children under 15 years of age off the streets after nine o'clock at night. Youngsters found on the streets unchaperoned after that hour will be brought to the police station and held until parents call for them, Bouldin said. Submit County Health Report Dr. Sutherland Presents Annual Statement of Activities Here In the age group from 15 to 35 years, tuberculosis killed more people in Orange county last year than did automobile accidents. Because aged people from other states come to California to spend their later years, Orange county's death rate from heart and circulatory diseases is higher than the national average. Historic scene in Detroit was this lea, and the government signed Motors plants from coast to coast. U. A. W. of A. as the collective gaining shortly on wages, hours Motors plants so work might be Gov. Frank Murphy of Michigan and James Dewey, federal labor torney; Donaldson Brown, Gene sel. C. I. O. head, John. Bills Discussed Annual Statement of Activities Here In the age group from 15 to 35 years, tuberculosis killed more people in Orange county last year than did automobile accidents. Because aged people from other states come to California to spend their later years, Orange county's death rate from heart and circulatory diseases is higher than the national average. Contrary to usual form, births in the American race increased, and births in the Mexican race declined in 1936. These and other significant facts on health and sanitation in Orange county were brought to light today in a comprehensive annual report of the county health department, submitted by Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county healthy officer, to the board of supervisors and the city council. Mumps and chickenpox were the only two epidemics of the year, the report said. Infant mortality declined, but the rate still is higher than in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Contagious diseases declined from 1935, but were higher than in previous years. Venereal diseases, target of a national campaign of eradication led by the United States surgeon general, showed a slight increase over the five-year average. Members of the department performed a staggering number of services: Made 14,379 visits on contagious disease cases, gave 2,333 tuberculin skin tests, made 3,490 home calls on tuberculosis, quarantined 374 dogs suspected of rabies, distributed 32,123 circular letters, reports, and pieces of public health literature, made 95,660 examinations, corrections, and visits in connection with school and child health. Tuberculosis Figures "Tuberculosis is one of the major health problems of Southern California," Dr. Sutherland reported. "In Orange county there were 83 deaths and 155 new cases reported during 1936. Here, as its case over the whole nation, tuberculosis caused more deaths in the 15-35 age group than any other disease. Thirty-three young people in this age group, 25 of them women, died of tuberculosis in 1936." Bills Discussed By Legislators Senator and Assemblymen Speak at Meeting of Coast Association Legislative measures of particular interest to Orange county were discussed by the county's assemblymen and senator at the meeting of the South Coast association Tuesday evening at Laguna Beach. Senator Harry Westover told of the controversy in the senate chambers over the Sardine measure, which he predicted to be placed on the ballot at the next state election as a referendum. The bill was presented as an initiative measure, the first of its kind ever presented in California. The question of whether the procedure used in introducing the bill was constitutional was raised and discussed at length with no definite decision being reached. The measure was finally presented as a senate bill, with 16 senators sponsoring it. Only four more senators are required to pass the measure, Westover said, and he expressed confidence the additional support can be obtained. The senator also outlined some of the arguments for and against the bill, which involves one of the greatest natural resources in the state and a business that involves large sums of money each year. Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel spoke briefly on the Huntington Beach oil situation and declared he had introduced an amendment to the present bill before the legislature. The amendment would provide a royalty of two percent to be paid both the city of Huntington Beach and the county of Orange. Governor Merriam, Kuchel declared, has expressed the opinion that the state should enter the oil business if it is unable to obtain a proper royalty on oil produced in pipe line at the water line is a mere shell. The top of the pipe is also more than half eaten away. It was pointed out that vitrified clay pipe would have been used when the line was originally placed had that type of pipe been made large enough to meet the needs. The engineer’s committee will formulate a report, including plans and estimates for repair or replacement work, which will be submitted to the district executive board next Wednesday evening at the city hall in Anaheim. Following the tour of section two the inspection party went over section one to watch the temporary repair work being carried on there and down to the ocean to view reconstruction work of the cast iron pipe leading into the ocean. Those in the inspection party were C. C. Bonebrake, Orange; Grover Walters, Fullerton; Arthur Anderson, Placentia; John B. Sanks, N. M. Launer and A. C. Earley, La Habra, and Leo J. Sheridan, E. P. Hapgood, George Nickles and Russell R. McComb, Anaheim. Garden Grove and Buena Park, other member communities, were not represented. Health Center for Anaheim Postponed Miss Imogene H. Abbey, county nurse, today announced that the regular Health center sponsored by the county health department will not be held next Monday because of the holiday. The next health center will be held March 22. “Tuberculosis is one of the major health problems of Southern California,” Dr. Sutherland reported. “In Orange county there were 83 deaths and 155 new cases reported during 1936. Here, as its case over the whole nation, tuberculosis caused more deaths in the 15-35 age group than any other disease. Thirty-three young people in this age group, 25 of them women, died of tuberculosis in 1936. “Automobile accidents, the next (Continued on Page 8) Members’ Wives Guests of Club Members of the Kiwanis club and their wives met together Monday noon as a special occasion for the club. Mrs. William P. Webb., Jr., acted as president and Mrs. Ewald Lemcke was program chairman. The meeting was featured by humorous interviews of some of the Kiwanis members and by song and dance numbers by Beverly Hess and tap dances by Miss Jane Potts. Mrs. Homer Nelson reviewed a talk given by Dr. Ernest Bashor at a recent division meeting at Santa Ana which she attended with Dr. Nelson. Dr. Bashor urged more social events among the wives of Kiwanis members. Mrs. Nelson invited wives of Anaheim members to meet with her next Tuesday. Tables were decorated by Mrs. W. Vincent and Mrs. Henry Adams. Asserted Drunken Driver is Arrested George Crawford, 40, of 340 Malvern avenue, Fullerton, will appear before City Judge Frank Tausch February 24 at 9 o'clock to answer to a charge of driving while intoxicated. Crawford was arrested at 3:11 o'clock Wednesday morning, and was released under bond of $10 later in the morning. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1937 As 43-Day General Motors Strike Was Ended scene in Detroit was this as officials of General Motors, United Automobile Workers of America, the government signed a compromise agreement, ending the crucial 43-day strike in General Motors from coast to coast. Terms of the agreement bound the corporation to recognize the V.O. of A. as the collective bargaining agent for junior members only, and agreed to start bar-shortly on wages, hours, and other issues. The union in turn agreed to evacuate General Motors so work might be resumed. Left to right, sitting, are Wyndham Mortimer, union head; bank Murphy of Michigan; William E. Knudsen, executive vice president of General Motors; James Dewey, federal labor conciliator. Standing, left to right, are Lee Pressman, union at Donaldson Brown, General Motors executive, and John Thomas Smith, General Motors counsel. C. I. O. head, John L. Lewis, ill in a Detroit hotel, signed the agreement later. Federal Grant Will be Sought For Structure School Trustees Act Matter of Obtaining Government Aid The board of trustees of Anaheim school district is marking time awaiting replies inquiries sent Senators McAuliffe and Johnson, Congressman Schwartz and other government officials relative to obtaining federal aid in the construction of the John C. Fremont school building before taking any definite action on the matter. This course of action was terminated upon by the trustees their meeting Tuesday. Grant Sought The district has an application file at Washington for a grant to be used in construction. The application was submitted last year and approved, but grant made because the district that time had not provided share of funds. Before the cent bond election it was learned that the application was not but subsequent communication from PWA officials indicated that matter might be revived if activities are reopened by gress. No contract may be let for new building until the grant made or the application will Discussed by Legislators and Assemblymen at Meeting of Last Association Three Building Permits Issued Here Last Week Building permits issued here during the past week totaled three. No new residences are included in the permits this week. V. W. Borden, 835 N. Clementnie, was granted a permit to enlarge his garage at a cost of $250. A new cull bin costing $350 will be constructed by the Anaheim Valencia Orange association. George Raab, 745 N. Topeka street, obtained a permit to make additions to a bedroom at his home. The cost will be $100. Westover Will Speak at Forum Harry C. Westover, state senator from Orange county, will be in charge of the weekly meeting of the Orange county public forums for Anaheim at the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. "The Legislature: Should it be Abolished?" will be the subject of Westover's discussion. He will deal with his topic from the standpoint of whether the legislature, subject as it is to lobbyists, under influence and pressure groups, adequately represents the people. Westover is the first Democratic senator ever elected from Orange county. He has been practicing law in Santa Ana since 1920, having come there from Yuma, Ariz. He introduced a bill in the legislature relative to drunken driving which has attracted national attention. The bill provides that a person driving under the influence of liquor causing an accident that results in personal injury shall forever be forbidden to operate an automobile and that his last year and approved, but grant made because the district that time had not provided share of funds. Before the cent bond election it was leased that the application was accepted but subsequent communication from PWA officials indicated matter might be revived if no activities are reopened by progress. No contract may be let for new building until the grant made or the application will voided, M. A. Gauer, school perintendent, said. For that son the trustees will take no infinite action until the matter obtaining government fund settled. Problem Faced The board also discussed problem of demolishing the present Fremont building at meeting Tuesday. The plans presented included a project; granting of a private tract; on a percentage basis the salvage value; and by contractor for the new building. It was decided by the board postpone a definite decision on matter until the close of so permitting time for a post WPA grant before then. Auditorium Closed Fremont school, with the extension of the auditorium, will used until the close of school was decided by the board. So assemblies or other meetings, not be held in the auditorium the future. The district attorney's office been notified by the trusted proceed with the legal phases abling the board of supervisory offer the bonds for sale, C. declared. Soil Erosion Is Subject of Tissue Soil erosion and soil conservation was the subject of an intrusted talk given by David Morgan of the soil conservancy commission to members of Anaheim American Legion and auxiliary Monday evening. Soil conservation is of importance to farmers of the town, Morgan said, declaring of the 600 million acres of land that could have been cultivated. Fourth Quarter Started by City City revenues and expenditures both exceeded the 75 percent mark as the fiscal year entered its fourth quarter. City Auditor Beatrice Miller's quarterly report prepared this week revealed. Monies received by the city from the various sources listed in the year's budget average 84.19 percent of the total anticipated, the report shows. Sources vary, however, with some exceeding 75 percent and others not having reached that figure yet. Expenditures total 79.32 percent of the total budgeted. The same situation exists in expenditures and in revenues, in that some sources have produced more and some less than three-quarters of the total. An automobile owned by Gil Kluthe, 860 S. Los Angeles street, was stolen in Buena Park late Wednesday night, the owner reported to Anaheim police. Anaheim Woman Called by Death Mrs. Barbara Molster, 96 years of age, a native of Norway who came to Anaheim 23 years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Osher, 1224 W. Center street, passed away early Monday morning at the family home after a brief illness. She is survived by one son, Anders Molster of Norway, one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Osher and four grand children. Arrangements for cremation were in charge of the Hilgenfeld funeral home and the ashes were sent to Voss, Norway. Relief Fund Total Here Passes $2,000 Contributions to the relief fund for victims of the recent eastern flood being raised by the Red Cross are beginning to slacken in Anaheim, it was reported today by Charles E. Griffith, official of the Anaheim chapter. The total raised by the Anaheim chapter is $2,152.58. Griffith urged that other contributions that can be made be brought to his office at the city hall as soon as possible as the need for funds in the stricken area has not passed. A daughter and flashlight stolen from the T. E. C. home, 404 S. Claudina street, day afternoon between 2 and o'clock, Cundiff told police. Entrance was ganched through back door which has been unlocked. The jacket was worn at $16 and the flashlight at $16. DAUGHTER BORN A daughter was born on January 12 at the Santa Ana hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jefferess, 746½ N. Paulina Anaheim. THE GAZETTE Now In Its 67th Year OLDEST PAPER IN COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET NUMBER 18 Federal Grant Will be Sought For Structure Local Trustees Act on matter of Obtaining Government Aid The board of trustees of theheim school district is now long time awaiting replies to lies sent Senators McAdoo Johnson, Congressman Shepard and other government officials relative to obtaining federal aid for the construction of the new C. Fremont school building. He taking any definite action on the matter. Course of action was deemed upon by the trustees at meeting Tuesday. Grant Sought The district has an application at Washington for a grant used in construction work. Application was submitted year and approved, but no made because the district at time had not provided its funds. Before the re-bond election it was learned the application was dead, subsequent communications PWA officials indicate the war might be revived if PWA ties are reopened by contract may be let for the building until the grant is or the application will be Ralston Family Has Preference For February 14 St. Valentine's Day has become quite an occasion in the C. B. Ralston home. An unusual coincidence took on the aspects of a "Bellevue It or Not" feature last Sunday when Chet and Mrs. Ralston became the parents of a husky nine-pound son. The birth of a child has happened before, but the fact that he was born on the birthday anniversary of his mother and also the birthday anniversary of his mother's mother, Mrs. J. A. Nevins, should carry some weight. Kent Brownlee, who has a two-year old brother, arrived at Fallerton general hospital last Sunday. Both he and his mother are doing nicely. Wellington To Direct Scouts Santa Ana Man Reelected at Annual Meeting Here Monday For the fourteenth consecutive year, Col. M. B. Wellington has been chosen president of the Orange county Boy Scout council. The fourteenth time came Mon- Roads in Flood Region Will be Regarded Soon Three Anaheim Avenues Damaged by Water in Heavy Storm A survey is now under way under the direction of the city engineer's department to determine the methods and costs of repairing streets in Anaheim damaged originally by the first flood the week end. of February 13 and further damaged by the second flood last week end. Street repair work is centered on La Palma avenue, North Citron street and North West street. These three thoroughfares, together with the north end of North Los Angeles street and Palm street, were innundated by the two floods and suffered extensively from the rush of water, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood said. Regrade Streets Plans call for alterations on the streets to allow them to carry more water in case of further heavy rains and to strength the paving to guard against future damage. La Palma avenue was so badly damaged that it has been closed this week. Property owners along the streets to be regarded will be benefitted by the work, city officials said. It is planned to use the dirt taken from the excavations on cit- Direct Scouts Santa Ana Man Reelected at Annual Meeting Here Monday For the fourteenth consecutive year, Col. M. B. Wellington has been chosen president of the Orange county Boy Scout council. The fourteenth time came Monday night at the annual session of the council in the Elks temple at Anaheim, where Wellington also received an honorary emblem for 20 years service in scouting. Other officers elected for the coming year are: Judge D. J. Dodge, Costa Mesa, vice president for the southern section of the council; R. M. Seamans, Fullerton, vice president for the northern section; Charles Pritchard, Santa Ana, treasurer, and Harrison White, secretary and executive officer. County Rates High "Outlook for the coming year is excellent," White told the council. One boy out of every three between the ages of 9 and 16 in this council belongs to the Scouts, said Colonel Wellington. The Orange county rating places it among the first 10 councils in the United States. It developed in discussion that financing is the only thing holding the program back at present. Plans are being made now for the region camporal in Irvine park and the Sea Scout rendezvous at Newport harbor, which drew hundreds of boys here last year. Arrangements are under way to have a camp physician at Rokili this summer, Dr. H. K. Sutherland said. Award of the Silver Beaver, a coveted trophy of outstanding service, went to two members of the council last night. Those winning the token were R. M. Seamans of Fullerton and Arl McCormick of Huntington Beach. Committee chairmen for the year are: C. L. Pritchard, Santa Ana, finance; W. K. Hillyard, Santa Ana, camping; Ray Adkinson, Santa Ana, publicity and education; Dr. K. H. Sutherland, Santa Ana, health; Judge D. J. Dodge, Costa Mesa, safety; W. H. Spurgeon, Santa Ana, court of honor; Lyle Mitehell, Santa Ana, training. Regrade Streets Plans call for alterations on the streets to allow them to carry more water in case of further heavy rains and to strengthen the paving to guard against future damage. La Palma avenue was so badly damaged that it has been closed this week. Property owners along the streets to be regarded will be benefitted by the work, city officials said. It is planned to use the dirt taken from the excavations on citrus and other lands which suffered heavily from soil erosion during the run off. Seek Flood Control Plans are also under way, it is understood unofficially, to seek some method of flood control for northern Orange county immediately. Residents of Anaheim and Fullerton are desirious of employing some method to handle the run offs from Carbon canyon, Fullerton creek, Coyote creek and Brea canyon. Officials declare that the major damage done in the two floods resulted from flood waters raging out of those four sources. No public action has been taken on the matter, however. Storm 3.78 Inches Total rainfall in Anaheim for the season is 17.52 inches, according to records kept by the Anaheim Union Water company. The storm over the week end brought an additional 3.78 inches. Flood dangers reported to the board of supervisors Tuesday by M. N. Thompson, county flood control engineer, caused a state of emergency to be declared by the board. Action released funds for immediate work to strengthen Santa Ana river levees, weakened in the week-end storms, causing threats to a number of communities. Small Flow Dangerous Emergency telephones were ordered installed at five points along the Santa Ana river and on the West Anaheim storm drain. Thompson said the cost would be $3.50 each for installation and $3.25 per month for service. There is more danger in a relatively small flow of water than in a large one, Thompson reported. He said that last week-end, with only half the amount of water in the river that was registered the week before, damage and danger were greater. Erosion and soil conservation was the subject of an illustated talk given by David M. Morgan of the soil conservation mission to members of the Anaheim American Legion post auxiliary Monday evening. Soil conservation is of major importance to farmers of the national Morgan said, declaring that the 600 million acres of land could have been cultivated erosion has reduced the total 100 million. The nation must be a minimum of 350 million acres under cultivation to produce required foodstuffs, the speak-aid. Winners in the recent essay contest on Americanism were read by the contestants. Those prening papers were Warren Heck, Hartley Starr, Margaret Waw, Bill Helling, Donald Wims and Audrey Vail. Anaheim Residence Entered by Thief The jacket and flashlight were taken from the T. E. Cundiff place, 404 S. Claudina street, Sunafternoon between 2 and 6:30 p.m., Cundiff told police. Entrance was ganched through the back door which has been left locked. The jacket was valued $16 and the flashlight at 1.00. DAUGHTER BORN A daughter was born on February 12 at the Santa Ana Valley capital to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Heress, 746½ N. Paulina street, Anaheim. Bad Check Passer Active in Anaheim Police Chief James S. Bouldin this week warned merchants of Anaheim to be on guard against a fictitious check passer who succeeded in receiving payment on a worthless check at a store here recently. The fictitious check bore the name of Lawrence L. Peterson as maker and R. A. Davidson as payee. False addresses were also given for both names, police said. Marvin Schmitt, 128 Stueckle avenue, reported to Anaheim police yesterday that he had been bitten by a dog. The owner of the animal was not known. Land Concern Seeks to Develop Acreage A letter was sent out today by the Community Industrial Land company to its various stockholders asking that suggestions be made on a method of paying the company's indebtedness and obtaining revenue from the 34.34 acres of land owned by it on the north side of the city. Directors of the company are hoping to develop some plan of supplying water to the area so that it may be used for agricultural purposes, it was said.